Creating documents for distribution is always a time consuming and costly undertaking. Even with using a computer and printer, printing and paper cost are always something that school systems are fighting to reduce. Also, storage of current documents and disposal of old documents are something that has to be kept up with.
Fillanypdf.com is a web based service that will allow users to upload a .pdf document and convert it to an editable .pdf that can securely be transmitted to others via email. The advantage to this is that users can see who has clicked on the download link and who has not. With .pdfs you will be able to store these digital documents with no filing, storage space, or paper used. Any word processor can be used to create a regular .pdf. If you do not have access to one, then Google docs and be used to create a document and saved to a .pdf format for upload to the fillanypdf.com service.
Discovery Resources
1. Read about the .pdf format.
2. Download Adobe Reader if you do not have it currently installed. (Free)
3. Download this .pdf and become familiar on how Adobe Reader works.
Discovery Exercise
1. Using the word processor program of your choice, create a questionnaire about any subject that interests you. Be sure to save in the .pdf format.
2. Create a free account at fillanypdf.com.
3. Upload your document to you account.
4. Forward this to me for review at my email address.
5. Post a copy of your questionnaire to your blog.
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